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Celisa Hardesty, LISW

Compassionate support for stress and anxiety

10 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Celisa

Celisa Hardesty is an Ohio-licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people reduce stress and manage anxiety. She brings ten years of experience supporting adults who are dealing with depression, low self-esteem, trauma or difficult family situations. Celisa writes in a direct, compassionate way and aims to give practical help for day-to-day struggles.

Her approach begins by treating each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths that can be used to meet goals.

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Background and approach

Sessions are meant to be a space for clear thinking, practical problem solving, and steady emotional support. Over the past decade she has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, identity questions, and the challenges that come with autism. She also helps with issues tied to adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and body image concerns.

Celisa pays attention to how attachment and past losses shape current patterns. In sessions she focuses on building confidence and motivation while addressing communication and relationship problems. She works to make coping skills usable in everyday life rather than abstract ideas.

The aim is steady progress, even if it comes in small steps. Outside work she enjoys animals, travel, reading, horror movies, Harry Potter, and cheering for The Ohio State Buckeyes. That personal side helps her connect with people in easy, human ways.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Celisa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and clear skills. One common method she uses teaches tools for managing anxiety and stress such as breathing strategies, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller tasks; these tools help reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on addressing trauma and attachment issues by tracking patterns that developed from past experiences and practicing new ways of relating and coping in current life.

Finding the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping sessions collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people use visual cues for teaching skills and checking progress. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between longer sessions, provide quick reminders of coping steps, and fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep consistent contact and apply skills in real life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and family-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focused on listening, identifying strengths, and working toward small, useful changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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